Written by “Despite the growth of the company, the focus on the client has never been lost and is still the center of attention” – interview with Paul Spittau, our new Head of Group Carrier Relations & Insurance Mediation.
Could you tell us a bit more about your new position at GrECo? What will be the main area of your focus?
Spittau: Since 1st of June, I am responsible for Group Carrier Relations & Insurance Mediation at the GrECo Group.
On the side of Group Carrier Relations, I act as key person for relations with carriers for various issues, support and initiate the agreement of frame contracts to increase broking efficiency and generate added value for our clients. Another important role is to observe the market security in terms of carriers financial strenght, performance quality, etc..
In the area of Insurance mediation I have to ensure that GrECo’s broking strategy is delivered and always aligned to our core principle of acting in the best interests of our clients and in accordance with the legal framework for insurance intermediation.
Last, but not least, I am responsible for our GrECo Group’s own insurance.
What are some of the biggest challenges in your area of expertise?
Spittau: Challenging, but also very interesting, is the fact that you always have to be up to date on developments in respect of insurance mediation for 17 countries in order to always be able to react in time. As each country has its own legal requirements, it is also a challenge to implement insurance solutions on a group level.
What made you choose to become a part of the GrECo in the first place?
Spittau: GrECo is a family-run independent Austrian company, that has made an amazingly successful development in the last decade.
Despite the growth of the company, the focus on the client has never been lost and is still the centre of attention.
This success story and the values-based corporate culture that is lived here have inspired me very much, and I am now very much looking forward to making my contribution to further successful development.
Could you tell us a bit more about yourself outside of work? How do you like to spend your free time?
Spittau: I love to travel and get to know new cultures and people around the world.
In my free time I like to do any kind of sports. Since I was 8 years old, I have been an enthusiastic ice hockey player, but you can also find me at the tennis court, at the golf course or hiking in the mountains.
Paul Spittau
Head of Group Carrier Relations & Insurance Mediation
T +43 664 537 17 42
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